One of the world’s most unusual flowering plants! Originated from tropical regions of Southeast Asia and West Africa

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Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or “whiskers”.

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The small black flowers are succeeded by heavy berries.

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Tacca integrifolia, more commonly known as the White Bat Plant. Its top bracts consist of two spectacular dorsals – usually white and purple stripes.

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These are interesting, evergreen, perennial and herbaceous plants that grow wild in many tropical climates.